After about an hour of closed-door training, Li Ang observed carefully from the sidelines. He wanted to see the effects of "Advance by Leaps and Bounds." Although it was only an hour of training and he could not see anything, Li Ang still felt that the players had made subtle progress. It was a feeling.
Li Ang observed carefully and was sure that it was not an illusion caused by his psychological suggestion. This made him very happy.
Li Ang paid special attention to Javier Blanco and was satisfied with the kid's performance. Although he might be a little unhappy that he did not get into the starting lineup, his attitude during training was still quite good. This also made Li Ang nod to himself. Of the four kids who were transferred from Team B to the First Team, three were in the starting lineup. Only Javier Blanco was not in the starting lineup. It was impossible to say that the kid did not have any thoughts about it. In Li Ang's view, this was also a test for Javier. Young people became famous early and needed to be more composed.
After training, Li Ang found Javier Blanco and only said one sentence, "Observe more, observe more, and use your brain more."
The kid's attitude during training was correct, but he still felt a little awkward. He did not complain about Li Ang, but he felt awkward and embarrassed. He was the only one who did not get into the starting lineup among the four of them. This made him feel a little frustrated. At the same time, he wondered if he had met the boss's requirements.
Now, Li Ang's words made Javier's troubles disappear. He was not afraid that the boss would point out his shortcomings. He was only afraid that the boss would give up on him. To put it this way, the group of kids in Team B were more or less dependent on Li Ang. As for whether this was a bad thing or a good thing, it depended on the individual. At this stage, having a boss like Li Ang was a blessing for the group of kids.
*****
Javier Blanco was not a big problem, but Li Ang noticed that the team's starting striker, Pablo Barez, was a little uneasy.
Looking at Barez walking dejectedly with his head down, Li Ang called out to the small player. "Baburoa, be careful. Don't hit the tree."
"Ah, thank you —" Pablo Barez thanked him subconsciously. Then, he realized something. "Coach, why are there trees in the training ground?"
"Well, you also know that there are no trees on the football field. Looks like you're still sober. "Li Ang nodded." Don't go yet. Come over here, let's have a chat. "
Pablo Barez looked at the manager and did not take the initiative to speak.
"Baburoa, I know you're upset about losing your starting position," Li Ang said.
This question directly pierced Pablo Barez's heart. He was silent for a while, then nodded. "Coach, is it because I didn't meet your tactical requirements? Or is there something you're not satisfied with? "
Li Ang nodded noncommittally. "Your physical fitness is not as good as Matt Bilic's. That's why he was able to replace you in the starting lineup. The team needs a supporting point in the penalty area! As for Juan Mata, he's more familiar with my tactics, and he's in good shape now. "
Hearing Li Ang's words, what else could Barez say? That's right, Matt Bilic's physical condition was better than his. As for Mata, this little guy was the coach's confidant, so he was more familiar with the coach's tactics. Needless to say, his condition was even better. He had scored two goals in the last game …
"Baburoa, you also have your advantages. You have more experience than Mata, and your footwork is better than Bilic's. So, what you have to do now is to familiarize yourself with my tactics as soon as possible. As a player, you should take the initiative to adapt to the coach's requirements, not sulk here alone."
Li Ang's words were a little harsh. Pablo Barez was a little nervous. He said, "I know what to do, coach."
"Very good!" Li Ang nodded. "Originally, I didn't need to explain anything to you, but you're a player I value. So, I made an exception and said this. But, just this once! As a player, show me your condition during training and games, and I can naturally see it! "
This was another warning. However, while Pablo Barez was nervous, he was also a little happy. The coach said that he was a player he valued! It was this sentence that gave Barez hope.
Li Ang waved his hand and let Barez rest to prepare for the public training in a while. The latter seemed to be a different person from a few minutes ago. He was in high spirits and ran away happily.
*****
When Li Ang was talking to Pablo Barez, the assistant coach, Scott Trill, was not far away. He saw and heard all of this.
Scott Trill sighed again. His young China colleague was very good. His words to Barez not only explained the choice of personnel, but also did not forget to warn Barez and maintain the authority of the manager. His colleague seemed to have inadvertently expressed the importance of this player, which made the player feel happy in awe. His whole mental outlook became a lot better after being spurred by Li Ang's words.
"Li, you're really an excellent coach," Scott Trill said. "Barez is so excited now that he can't wait to show you immediately."
After listening to his assistant's praise, Li Ang was naturally happy. "This shows that the players' fighting spirit is much better than before."
Scott Trill also agreed with Li Ang's words. Only people who were eager to play, eager to win, and eager to contribute to the team would cherish the opportunity and time to play more.
"Did you inform Michael to come to the training ground in the afternoon to participate in the training?" Li Ang asked.
"Yes," Scott Trill said.
Michael Pihra was almost "expelled" from the team before. During this period of time, he had been training alone. It was rare that this veteran could persist in the face of such treatment.
The team arranged for Michael Pihra to have a routine physical examination this morning, so Li Ang informed Michael Pihra to officially return to the team from this afternoon to begin training for the game.
Li Ang was now looking forward to the performance of the "old center forward," whom he had high hopes for, in training and even in the game.
*****
The next afternoon, the team opened for training.
The fans came to the training ground to watch the team's game training and at the same time to cheer for the team because tomorrow was the league game against Salamanca. This game was crucial for the team's survival. Whether the team could make a good start in the league under the leadership of the new manager, this game was crucial.
However, the players who appeared on the sidelines of the training ground were surprised. To be exact, they were pleasantly surprised to discover the changes in the team.
The change was that Michael Pihra had appeared on the training ground. He was training with the team!
This discovery made the fans happy and excited.
Everyone knew about Michael's situation in the team. They also knew that the former manager, Rashidria, had already informed Michael to deal with the termination of his contract.
Later, when the team changed managers, they did not see Michael Pihra in Li Ang's team and thought that the team still insisted on terminating Michael's contract. The fans were angry and helpless. Fortunately, they knew that this matter had nothing to do with Li Ang and was a "historical problem," so they did not vent their anger on Li Ang. They only felt regret and helplessness for Michael.
At this time, they saw Michael Pihra appear on the training ground and participate in the training. How could this not make the fans happy?
What did this mean?
Was it to let Michael participate in the training? Was it to let him stay in the team?
The fans were excited and happy, but also surprised and doubtful.
Almost at the same time, a short announcement was released on Sporting de Gijón's official website:
We are pleased to announce that the team has renewed the contract of the 35-year-old Michael Pihra for another year. The team's manager, Li Ang, believes that Michael will be an important part of the team. We also wish Michael the best of luck.
This announcement immediately ignited Sporting de Gijón's fan base and attracted a lot of attention from the media.
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